DEVIN KAWAOKA: Unconscious Competence & Acting from Your Well

Today's episode features actor Devin Kawaoka discussing his career trajectory, from competitive ski racing to acting, and his experiences landing roles in Slave Play, Chicago Med, and Shrinking. He details how his athletic training fed into his acting training, the challenges of transitioning from theater to film, and the importance of self-belief and preparation. Kawaoka emphasizes the collaborative nature of acting, particularly in ensemble television shows, highlighting the importance of supporting fellow actors and understanding the dynamics of a set. He shares insights into the audition process, including self-tapes and chemistry reads, and reflects on the unique opportunities and challenges of recurring roles. Finally, he discusses his approach to improvisation and his professional growth, emphasizing incremental progress and the value of continuous learning. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Devin Kawaoka right here. Credits:  Shrinking Chicago Med Marvel's "The Runaways" Lucifer Criminal Minds Goliath Good Trouble American Housewife The Path Under the Silver Lake GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Devin Kawaoka, Actor, Producer THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition CASTING WORKBOOK SELF-TAPE KIT: LA ACTORS - Self Tape Kit THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri